Dental Care When Sick

If your system is already compromised by a short-term or long-term illness, it’s even more important for you to keep up your dental health. Keeping up your dental care will protect your mouth and may contribute to your overall recovery. Here are some tips:If you’ve had a sore throat, mouth infection, a cold or the flu, replace your toothbrush to avoid reinfecting yourself. Keep the toothbrush of any sick family member isolated from the others. If you have a respiratory infection, sore throat or stuffed head with mucus and post-nasal drip, your breath is not going to be the most pleasant. You’ll feel better, as will the people around you, if you keep your mouth as fresh as possible. If you go even a few days without brushing and flossing, plaque can harden to the point at which it’s impossible to remove at home.

Another consideration is that some medicines can affect your mouth. They can cause dry mouth, for instance. And some have sugar in them. Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, take them with a meal to reduce the impact of the sugar on your teeth. For more information, talk with your dentist.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice. Refer someone you love to someone you trust!